The TEAM

Robin Galvan

High School Counselor and Academic Advisor (high school and college)

Responsible for ensuring that students make appropriate academic progress towards high school graduation.

Tymme Reyes McCallisterCollege Advisor

Responsible for advising students in the appropriate sequence of courses at Lee College.

Kristi Pizana

College and Career Advisor

Responsible for helping students transition from high school and Lee College to their university of choice. (testing, applications, scores, FAFSA – Financial Aid, scholarships.

Junior Stats There are 101 students currently in the junior classYou have earned a combined total of 1158

college hoursCumulatively as a class your grades are:

137 A 130 B 94C 34 D 29FYou have a cumulative average class GPA

of a 3.027

Junior Stats continued

The highest college GPA is a 4.0 and the lowest is a 0

6 of you have a 4.0 college GPA4.0 high school GPAs range from 3.943 to

1.310

Things I Need To Say As Your Student’s Counselor

This will NOT be my firstIMPACT

graduating class

My goal for your student is your goal! I will do whatever I can to help you and your student accomplish that goal within the guidelines that must be adhered to!

THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE…

Junior year is the most challenging year in high school Every IMPACT student is different and on their own path Burnout and Stress are REAL Kids face many distractions that they have to learn how

to deal with.

Why is Junior Year such a challenge?

There are many firsts that your student will be facing this year. 3 college classes Academic college classes Responsibility and Freedom More college classes than high school

Distractions

Driving Social Life (bf/gf) Jobs “Jobs kill GPAs” Extra Curricular Activities Too many responsibilities at home Too many vacations in the summer

This will be hard to hear…

Some of your students will not complete their

Associate Degree before graduating from high school.

Potential Reasons Why…?

Not enough semesters left Grades (high school or college, they need to find the

balance) You were placed on Academic Probation or Suspension If you make a D or an F in the first part of a dual credit

college class, you cannot go on to the second part of the class. You will be placed in a high school class to meet graduation requirements

TSIA Readiness – AKA College Readiness

Academic Progress of the Class of 2021

As of Fall Semester 2019 (101 students) 63 IMPACT Students are in Good Academic

Standing 12 IMPACT Students are on Academic Warning 18 IMPACT Students are on Academic Probation 8 IMPACT Students are on Academic Suspension

Celebrate

There are different levels of “complete” and we need to celebrate all hours that your student completes with a C or better! Associate Degree – 60 college hours with a grade of C

or better in all classes Core Complete – 42 college hours with a grade of C or

better in all classes Any classes that are completed with a grade of C or

better

Communication

Junior year is when email becomes invaluable It is a soft skill that students need to learn for the future

(instructors, advisors, work, etc.) I would rather they test their skills out on me first rather

than write something that may be misinterpreted by someone else

Why is GPA and RANK IMPORTANT

GPA – Universities will look at high school transcript only!

RANK vs. Graduating Class Size Entrance tests – SAT or ACT Essays Activities Service Hours/Alumni

Affiliations, etc.

Test Scores Matter: University of Houston Fall 2020 freshman admission requirements

ACT TESTING

ACT Exam is scheduled for March 24, 2020, No Fee ACT Exam cost is $68.00 (if your student needs to take is again)

Free stuff is almost ending but testing waivers will be available! Criteria for a testing waiver is to be on Free/Reduced Lunch.

Any testing outside of School Day testing is on your own. Make sure to schedule 1 month in advance to avoid late registration fees!

ACT PREPARATION

ACT Prep is important! Form Study Groups! Make sure your group has 4 people max. Last Year’s scores increased significantly by adding ACT Prep tutorial

and ACT Study Groups Grad Café is a great resource. They are located at Lee College

near library.

AVID 3 Take advantage of class time and put in work! Do the research & make sure you have your top 3

universities! Be realistic about budget & entrance requirements Early College H. S. students MUST apply as Freshmen

to the university (you cannot transfer into a university)

Study and Practice! APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS!!! Utilize your resources and the people around you

Plan Ahead

Next Year you will need money for University applications ($25 to $75 or more)

Sending ACT/SAT scores

Lee College Transcripts

Housing deposits, etc.

APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS!!! (Online, IMPACT website, Scholarships 360/Twitter)

Planning and timing are everything!

• When a student doesn’t maintain a 2.0 GPA within a given semester, but

has a 2.0 or above cumulative GPA

• A hold will be placed on their record preventing registration

• The student will be required to complete a mandatory online resource

workshop for the hold to be released

What Is Academic Warning?

• When a student doesn’t maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher

• A hold will be placed on their record to prevent registration

• This hold will be released once a cumulative GPA of 2.0 is achieved

• The student will be required to visit with assigned advisor/counselor to

discuss an action plan and to register for the upcoming semester

• The student will be limited to 1-2 courses that semester and a grade

replacement course selection may be required

What Is Academic Probation?

What Is Academic Suspension?• When a student doesn’t maintain a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher

while on Academic Probation

• They must sit out for one long semester, this can include summer

• A hold will remain on the student’s records until a cumulative GPA of

a 2.0 is achieved

• The student will be required to visit with their assigned

advisor/counselor to discuss an action plan and register for the

upcoming semester

• The student will be limited to 1-2 courses that semester and grade

replacement course selections may be required

• Your GPA goes with you

• Can cause difficulties when transferring

• Can limit the number of classes you can take

• Can require you to sit out a semester

• Can cause difficulties for getting into certain programs

• Associate degree may not be completed by the time you graduate high school

How Does This Impact Your Future?

• Retake classes you previously failed

• Bring your GPA up

• Have realistic ideas for your course load/homework

• Meet with professors, counselors, and advisors regularly

• Do well in your future classes

• Don’t get discouraged

Ways To Get Off Probation/Suspension

• Students can still earn college credits

• GPAs can be brought up and students can get off of suspension/probation

• Some students may be able to catch up and complete their degrees by high

school graduation

• Students get to take these credits with them when they transfer

• They can still complete their degree after graduating high school

This Isn’t An All Or Nothing

• Get plenty of sleep

• Manage your time wisely

• Ask questions/Ask for Help

• Arrive to class prepared (i.e., pens, pencils, textbooks, course supplies)

• Be punctual, engaged and alert

• Follow your course syllabi and grading rubrics

• Complete readings and assignments prior to class

• Refrain from the use of personal electronics (unless otherwise instructed by your

professor)

• Seek out study groups, attend tutorials and research online resources

• Adopt a college ready mindset – dedication, discipline and maturity

Helpful Tips

YES!!!